Mr. Campion: Criminologist (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Golden Age British Detective Stories of Wit, Class, Criminal Psychology, and Ingenious Amateur SleuthingBy Margery Allingham
Length5h 47m
About this audiobook
Mr. Campion: Criminologist gathers Margery Allingham's short investigations featuring Albert Campion, the deceptively vague aristocratic sleuth whose airy manner conceals a disciplined moral intelligence. These stories belong to the golden age of British detective fiction, yet they are less mechanical puzzles than elegant studies in atmosphere, social performance, and criminal psychology. Allingham's prose is supple, ironic, and sharply observant, moving between urbane comedy and sudden menace with a sophistication that distinguishes her from many contemporaries. Allingham, born in 1904 into a literary family, was immersed early in journalism, popular fiction, and the mechanics of narrative craft. Her creation of Campion reflects both the interwar fascination with masquerade and her own gift for balancing entertainment with social acuity. Writing alongside Christie, Sayers, and Marsh, she developed a distinctive voice: less austere than Sayers, less formally clue-driven than Christie, and often more interested in the shadows cast by class, eccentricity, and modernity. This volume is recommended for readers who value classic detective fiction with wit, texture, and literary poise. It offers not only ingenious crimes but also the pleasure of watching Campion's intelligence operate obliquely, through tact, irony, and humane perception.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length5 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5THE CASE OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT
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6THE CASE OF THE MAN WITH THE SACK
7THE BORDER-LINE CASE
8THE CASE OF THE WIDOW
9THE CASE OF THE PRO AND THE CON
10THE CASE OF THE OLD MAN IN THE WINDOW
11Analysis
12Reflection
13Memorable Quotes
Look to the Lady (Annotated)Margery Allingham9h 37m$2 · $0.00
Deadly Duo (Annotated)Margery Allingham8h 9m$2 · $0.00
Mr Campion and Others (Annotated)Margery Allingham12h 10m$2 · $0.00
The Beckoning Lady (Annotated)Margery Allingham9h 47m$2 · $0.00
More Work for the Undertaker (Annotated)Margery Allingham10h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Case of the Late Pig (Annotated)Margery Allingham5h 7m$2 · $0.00
Sweet Danger (Annotated)Margery Allingham9h 20m$2 · $0.00
The China Governess (Annotated)Margery Allingham10h 44m$2 · $0.00
Black'erchief Dick (Annotated)Margery Allingham7h 39m$2 · $0.00
Room to LetMargery Allingham48m$1 · $0.00
De sju visslarnaMargery Allingham9h$18 · $0.00
Polisen i husetMargery Allingham10h 34m$18 · $0.00
The Crime at Black DudleyMargery Allingham8h 39m$1 · $0.00
Flowers for the Judge (Annotated)Margery Allingham10h 34m$2 · $0.00
The Mind ReadersMargery Allingham9h 37m$2 · $0.00
No Love LostMargery Allingham8h 21m$1 · $0.00
Mr Campion and OthersMargery Allingham11h 52m$1 · $0.00
Deadly DuoMargery Allingham7h 22m$1 · $0.00
Dancers in MourningMargery Allingham11h 59m$1 · $0.00
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